Pick an in-person bridge move that converts overheard weak-tie information into a respectful value offer.
Evan has a relevant artifact, but Laila is a weak tie and did not ask for a pitch. What should Evan say in the hallway? Mention he heard the rollout-map issue, offer the one-page pattern, and ask whether she wants it or prefers a different contact. Right. The line uses the weak-tie signal, gives relevant value first, and preserves reciprocity by letting Laila accept, redirect, or decline. Tell Laila he can fix the hospital rollout and ask who owns the decision. Weaker. It jumps from overheard information to control. That breaks Ferrazzi's give-first principle and risks making the weak tie…
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